Programming 101: An Introduction to Python for Educators

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Raspberry Pi Foundation

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Programming 101: An Introduction to Python for Educators

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What is the course about?

Programming 101: An Introduction to Python for Educators

The course Programming 101: An Introduction to Python for Educators is an online class provided by Raspberry Pi Foundation through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Explore the basics of Python. Guided by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, you’ll learn to code your first program. Supported by Google.

Course description

Learn how to program in Python with help from Raspberry Pi
4 weeks

On this course, you’ll explore programming in Python. Guided by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, you’ll discover basic programming concepts, learning how to understand the basics of Python syntax and interpret error messages.
Ultimately, you’ll use your new coding skills to create your first program – which will be able to solve a simple problem.

Basic programming concepts such as repetition and sequencing
When and how to use a ‘for’ loop, an ‘if’ statement, a ‘while’ loop, and functions
Creating your own program to solve a simple problem
The basics of Python syntax
How to interpret error messages

Explore basic programming concepts such as sequencing and repetition
Identify use cases for ‘for’ and ‘while’ loops, if statements and functions
Produce your own program to solve a simple problem
Interpret error messages, with a knowledge of basic Python syntax

This course would suit educators who have no experience of programming in Python.

Raspberry Pi Foundation
The Raspberry Pi Foundation works to put the power of digital making into the hands of people all over the world, so they are capable of understanding and shaping our increasingly digital world.
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Prerequisites & Facts

Programming 101: An Introduction to Python for Educators

Course Topic

Coding & Programming, IT & Computer Science, STEM Teaching, Secondary Education Teaching, Teaching, Teaching Computing

University, College, Institution

Raspberry Pi Foundation

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Programming 101: An Introduction to Python for Educators

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Raspberry Pi Foundation you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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Programming 101: An Introduction to Python for Educators

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